pick at

phrasal verb
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pick at something
  1. to eat food slowly, taking small amounts or bites because you are not hungry磨蹭着吃;(因为不饿而)小口吃
    • She sat at the table in silence, picking at her dinner.她沉默地坐在桌旁,在晚餐时采摘。
  2. to pull or touch something several times(反复地)揪,扯
    • He tried to undo the knot by picking at it with his fingers.他用手指不停地扯,想把绳结解开。🔊🔊